Chemicals and Materials Engineer I

RTX•Tucson, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will offer a qualified candidate the opportunity to work in Raytheon’s Materials and Process Engineering (M&PE) Department, servicing all of Raytheon with innovative solutions to nonstandard problems. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work in M&PE’s world class lab, performing hands-on-testing of adhesives, elastomers, polymers, tapes, composites, metals, and various other production materials vital to the success of our products. The Chemicals and Materials Engineer I job is in Tucson, AZ and the position is onsite.

Requirements

Typically requires A University Degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years prior relevant experience.
Experience in Materials Engineering or Chemical Analysis
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Chemistry majors
Experience reading and interpreting technical specifications
An understanding of material testing/analysis such as hardness, adhesion tests, sample preparation procedures, and cross sectioning
Experience in performing and managing high volume, highly technical work

Responsibilities

Test a wide array of materials for compliance with drawings, specifications, and program applications.
Work in a “wet lab,” observing all safety procedures and common lab protocols.
Write scientific reports using generated data to support technical dispositions.